Born and raised in Edmonton, Albert, Brian Gregg has played in pub and dance bands since 1967. He is also a veteran busker. Electronic Busker, issued as a commercial release in 1998, was originally released in a not-for-sale format which he simply gave to people. The opening song, "Electronic Busker," explained where people could send donations if they liked the CD (c/o General Delivery, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2G8). In this experiment, over 1000 CD's were given away and nearly half of those who received a copy responded with a donation. Some of the stranger donations included "an onion and some home made venison jerky." The album is now available to a wider audience. All the songs on the album are Gregg originals and all are interesting commentaries and observations on life. Gregg has a knack for offbeat lyrics. As the album title suggests, the arrangements are electric. Word is that Gregg is now at work on a second, acoustic album. Perhaps this one will be called Busker Unplugged? If you're looking for something out of the ordinary, this album will stand out from the rest of your collection.

Electronic Busker
1998 Brian Gregg (EB1998)

Electronic Busker; Out to the Country; One World; Make a Lot of Money; Hot Plastic Man; Why Don't You Go to Your Room?; Blacksmith Joe; Changes Fly By; Blind Dates Blues; Time Won't Let Some Stop (Blacksmith Joe); The World Says Yes; Strange Loops; Why Don't You Go to Your Room? (Reprise) 48:17